Morel Mushrooms (Morchella esculenta)
Morels are one of the most delicious mushrooms varieties in the world and are highly
popular in France. They are used extensively in many types of French cuisines. They are
commonly known by their popular name ‘sponge mushrooms’ and are very popular in
Germany and USA also. Nutritional value of 100 grams of raw Morel mushrooms is given
below:
Proximates
Water(g) 89.61
Energy(kcal) 31 Protein(g) 3.12
Total lipid (fat) (g) 0.57
Carbohydrate, by difference(g) 5.1
Fiber, total dietary(g) 2.8
Sugars, total(g) 0.6
Minerals
Calcium, Ca(mg) 43
Iron, Fe(mg) 12.18
Magnesium, Mg(mg) 19
Phosphorus, P(mg) 194
Potassium, K(mg) 411
Sodium, Na(mg) 21
Zinc, Zn(mg) 2.03
Vitamins
Thiamin(mg) 0.069
Riboflavin (mg) 0.205
Niacin(mg) 2.252
Vitamin B-6(mg) 0.136
Vitamin D (D2 + D3) µ g 5.1
Vitamin D (IU) 206
Lipids
Fatty acids, total saturated (g) 0.065
Fatty acids, total monounsaturated(g) 0.052
Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated(g) 0.433
Ergosterol = 26 mg/100 g
Brassicasterol = 29 mg/100 g.
Source: USDA Nutrient Database